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Northern Michigan Miserable Mile

Name: Northern Michigan Miserable Mile
Start: 2026-08-01
End: 2026-08-01
Location: Petoskey

Petoskey, United States • 1 Aug 2026

Northern Michigan Miserable Mile

The Northern Michigan Miserable Mile is a one mile track event held on August 1, 2026 at Curtis Field in Petoskey, Michigan. Participants complete four laps around the track, with a specific physical task assigned to each lap.

Lap 1 features walking lunges, with competitors able to choose a weighted division or a non weighted division. Lap 2 consists of bear crawls. Lap 3 is a farmer carry. Lap 4 is a final running lap. The event is organized into two divisions labeled Weighted Division and Standard Division.

Registration opens May 25, 2026 and closes August 1, 2026. The stated registration fee is $25.00. Awards will be presented to top finishers in multiple categories.

The event is open to athletes, parents, coaches, and community members. The format emphasizes a sequence of strength and mobility tasks followed by a running finish, conducted on the track surface at Curtis Field. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Petoskey

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Miserable Mile

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